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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Cameroon

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany and Cameroon by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Germany vs. Cameroon - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Cameroon is 33.13% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

1 484.5 mi
249.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

3 562 170 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

Germany vs. Cameroon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

81.3 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

47.8 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.77% in Cameroon.

-0.21%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 77.1% in Cameroon.

99.0%
77.1%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Cameroon the primary language is French, English.

german
french, english

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Cameroon, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 37/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Cameroon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Cameroon: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Cameroon has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Cameroon - January, February, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
B32 USD - 47 USD
T81 USD - 112 USD

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